Shown at the October, 1966, Earls Court Motor Show alongside the technically advanced four-wheel-drive FF, the Interceptor was quite a sensation and received much praise.

The fact Jensen had, in the space of a year, produced two completely new models was also outstanding, particularly as the two companies involved in the project were 680 miles apart.

The original design, penned by Touring of Milan, was taken to Vignale of Turin who had the capability to produce the car in far greater numbers than Touring.

Fully trimmed and painted bodyshells were then delivered from Italy for assembly at West Bromwich by October, 1966.

Both new cars had the 330bhp Chrysler V8 engine coupled to a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic gearbox, and fashionable Rostyle wheels were fitted.

With just 1,033 Vignale-bodied Interceptor Mk.

Is built, they are the rarest Interceptor ‘Mark’ and, some would say, the prettiest.

Originally registered ‘UBH 6E’ and finished in Charcoal Grey with Grey trim, this car ...